Swan Lake - My First Story Orchestra

From the internationally bestselling series, this board book with 6 sounds is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to classical music.Discover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake in this retelling of the classic ballet story about a swan who transforms into a graceful dancer. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the exceptional quality music as the story unfolds.The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.Also available from the My First Story Orchestra Series:The Nutcracker.Manufacturer's note:please pull the white tab out the back of the book before use and flick the small button to turn it on. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.

About the author

Jessica Courtney-Tickle is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favorite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children's stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theater from music makers to dancers and even singing animals. Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters, and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.

Summary

My First Story Orchestra: Swan Lake tells the story of one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous ballets, retold for the youngest children.

Report

"This board book has six sound buttons to press and will introduce the smallest of readers to the story and music of "Swan Lake". Published alongside My First Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker"
The Bookseller

Product details

• Authors: Jessica Courtney-Tickle, Pjotr Tchaikovsky
• Assisted by: Jessica Courtney-Tickle (Illustration), Courtney-Tickle Jessica (Illustration), Jessica Courtney Tickle (Illustration)
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 1 to 4
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 05.09.2024
• EAN: 9780711295469
• ISBN: 978-0-7112-9546-9
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 178 mm x 20 mm
• Series: The Story Orchestra
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Music / Instruments, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Music / Classical, Children’s gift books, For children c 0-2 years, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books / General, For children c 0–36 months, Early Learning / Early Learning Concepts, Educational: Music, Sound Story, Noisy Books, Musical Books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Musical instruments